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DU08 NGX

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage to lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2025 93,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage to lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND HEAVILY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage to lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail top mount sized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AND HEAVILY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp slight damage to lens

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer case deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,041 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge and o/s front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill by seat frame mount outer sill corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge and o/s front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN AWAY FROM PIPE. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING BADLY INSIDE EDGE, JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,341 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 44,139 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,322 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,843 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 23,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,708 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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DU08 NGX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 NGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU08 NGX registered?

DU08 NGX is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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